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billdube(at)killacycle.co
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: A123 Systems Batteries in new Cessna

Here is a link to the article:

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&ndmConfigId=1000001&newsId 070919005033&newsLang=en



Cessna is going to use A123 Systems Nano-phosphate batteries in their jets.



	These are the same batteries I use in my electric drag bike. As I 

said over a year ago, these are prefect batteries for aircraft 

applications. Lightweight, enormous power, lots of energy, about 4 to 

5 times the cycle life, and safer than other battery technologies. 

Basically, you forget everything you thought you knew about 

batteries. These are an enormous leap forward.



	I made a 3.5 lb 12 volt battery for my GMC van from A123 Systems 

cells to replace the original 35 lb battery. 720 cranking amps. No joke.



	Bill Dube'

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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:39 pm Post subject: A123 Systems Batteries in new Cessna

How do I get one for my RV-7 ?



On 9/20/07, Bill Dube <billdube(at)killacycle.com (billdube(at)killacycle.com)> wrote:[quote] --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube <billdube(at)killacycle.com (billdube(at)killacycle.com)>



Here is a link to the article:

[url=http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&ndmConfigId=1000001&newsId 070919005033&newsLang=en] http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&ndmConfigId=1000001&newsId 070919005033&newsLang=en[/url]



Cessna is going to use A123 Systems Nano-phosphate batteries in their jets. 



        These are the same batteries I use in my electric drag bike. As I

said over a year ago, these are prefect batteries for aircraft

applications. Lightweight, enormous power, lots of energy, about 4 to

 5 times the cycle life, and safer than other battery technologies.

Basically, you forget everything you thought you knew about

batteries. These are an enormous leap forward.



        I made a 3.5 lb 12 volt battery for my GMC van from A123 Systems 

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arehart(at)unr.edu
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:49 am Post subject: A123 Systems Batteries in new Cessna

Bill,  

The link you posted did not work for me, but the A123 website is:  

http://www.a123systems.com/newsite/index.php#/products/cells32series/  

There is no pricing or ordering info on the website (unless you are a high-volume OEM customer) – can you give me (us) an idea of what these cost and where to get them?  

Greg Arehart    [quote][b]

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billdube(at)killacycle.co
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:57 am Post subject: A123 Systems Batteries in new Cessna

The trouble is that no one wants to take on the liability of 

marketing to experimental aircraft.



While these batteries, overall, are safer than other types of 

batteries, they still are batteries that store energy and have some 

hazards. These hazards are less, but different. This is all you need 

in a courtroom to get the traction you need with a jury for a 

successful lawsuit.



Folks are coming out with 12 volt batteries that use these exact 

cells for other applications. They won't sell you them for an 

airplane, but they will sell them for your car stereo, race car, or 

computer back-up power supply, etc.



         Just like you go down to NAPA and buy an electric fuel pump 

for your tractor.



Bill Dube'



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		  How do I get one for my RV-7 ?

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